Moving to Acton, Maine

The current estimated population of Acton, Maine is 2,671, including 50.2% male and 49.8% female. Acton’s population has remained relatively stable over the years, with modest fluctuations tied to seasonal residents. It is known for being a quiet rural community with a small-town feel.

City Facts

• Year founded: 1830
• County: York
• Land area: 41.11 square miles
• Population density: Approximately 65 people per square mile
• Area code: 207
• Zip code: 04001

Geography and Location

Acton, Maine is located in southern Maine, near the New Hampshire border, and is part of York County. The town is situated among rolling hills, forests, and several lakes, including the popular Mousam Lake, which attracts seasonal visitors and vacationers. Acton is a rural area with a landscape marked by farms and open fields, offering a quiet, natural environment. Its proximity to the Lakes Region of New Hampshire and the Seacoast of Maine provides residents with access to a range of outdoor activities. Despite its rural setting, Acton is within a reasonable driving distance from larger towns like Sanford and even Portland, Maine’s largest city.

Demographics

Median resident age: 41.1 years
Median household income: $39,036
Median house value: $120,500

Population by Race

Races in Acton:

• White Non-Hispanic (97.5%)
• American Indian (1.0%)
• Two or more races (0.9%)
• Hispanic (0.9%)

Ancestries: English (27.9%), Irish (13.4%), French (13.1%), French Canadian (9.5%), United States (9.2%), German (7.4%).

Elevation: 720 feet

Population by Education

For population 25 years and over in Acton

• High school or higher: 86.2%
• Bachelor’s degree or higher: 19.9%
• Graduate or professional degree: 6.2%
• Unemployed: 5.9%
• Mean travel time to work: 36.1 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Acton town

• Never married: 19.1%
• Now married: 65.6%
• Separated: 0.9%
• Widowed: 5.4%
• Divorced: 9.0%

1.9% Foreign born

Hospitals

Hospitals/medical centers near Acton:

• HENRIETTA D GOODALL HOSPITAL (about 14 miles; SANFORD, ME)
• FRISBIE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL (about 17 miles; ROCHESTER, NH)
• HUGGINS HOSPITAL (about 21 miles; WOLFEBORO, NH)

Airports

Airports certified for carrier operations nearest to Acton:

• PEASE INTERNATIONAL TRADEPORT (about 33 miles; PORTSMOUTH, NH; Abbreviation: PSM)
• PORTLAND INTL JETPORT (about 43 miles; PORTLAND, ME; Abbreviation: PWM)
• MANCHESTER (about 55 miles; MANCHESTER, NH; Abbreviation: MHT)

Other public-use airports nearest to Acton:

• SKYHAVEN (about 18 miles; ROCHESTER, NH; Abbreviation: DAW)
• SANFORD REGIONAL (about 18 miles; SANFORD, ME; Abbreviation: SFM)
• LIMINGTON-HARMON (about 23 miles; LIMINGTON, ME; Abbreviation: 63B)

Colleges and Universities

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Acton:

• UNIVERSITY OF NEW HAMPSHIRE-MAIN CAMPUS (about 29 miles; DURHAM, NH; Full-time enrollment: 12,586)
• SAINT JOSEPHS COLLEGE (about 29 miles; STANDISH, ME; Full-time enrollment: 2,376)
• UNIVERSITY OF NEW ENGLAND-UNIVERSITY CAMPUS (about 32 miles; BIDDEFORD, ME; Full-time enrollment: 2,251)
• UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN MAINE (about 45 miles; PORTLAND, ME; Full-time enrollment: 7,381)
• NEW HAMPSHIRE COLLEGE (about 50 miles; MANCHESTER, NH; Full-time enrollment: 3,251)
• NORTHERN ESSEX COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 53 miles; HAVERHILL, MA; Full-time enrollment: 3,388)
• PLYMOUTH STATE COLLEGE (about 54 miles; PLYMOUTH, NH; Full-time enrollment: 3,542)

Public primary/middle school in Acton:

• ACTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Students: 304; Location: 700 MILTON MILLS ROAD; Grades: KG – 08)

Libraries

Library in Acton:

• ACTON PUBLIC LIBRARY (Operating income: $6,085; Location: PO BOX 539; 11,440 books; 27 audio materials; 38 video materials)